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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): OCTOBER 11, 2000
HILLENBRAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
INDIANA 1-6651 35-1160484
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
700 STATE ROUTE 46 EAST
BATESVILLE, INDIANA 47006-8835
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (812) 934-7000
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 11, 2000, W August Hillenbrand, Chief Executive Officer of
Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), announced he will retire effective
December 1, 2000. Mr. Hillenbrand will continue to serve as a member of the
Company's Board of Directors. It was also announced that Hillenbrand President
Frederick W. Rockwood will be named President and CEO of the Company following
Mr. Hillenbrand's retirement. This announcement is more fully described in the
press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The
contents of such Exhibit are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated October 11, 2000 issued by the Company
regarding the retirement of its CEO and the naming of his
successor.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HILLENBRAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
DATE: October 12, 2000 BY: /s/ Donald G. Barger, Jr.
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Donald G. Barger, Jr.
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 11, 2000 issued by
the Company.
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